What does “pre-war” mean here?

It means the building was built before 1947. On this page, all matching buildings should fit that age filter, but unit conditions can still vary.

What does “near the B44-SBS bus” refer to?

It’s the filter that places each building within the Homecrest scope and maps it to the B44-SBS corridor. The exact commute experience depends on your block, walking time, and which stop you use.

How can I use Openigloo for these Homecrest pre-war buildings?

Use the page’s live building set, then look at what’s available now, plus rated-building context where it exists. Pair that with reviews and tenant Q&A to understand maintenance, responsiveness, and day-to-day tradeoffs.

Do pre-war buildings always have issues?

No. Pre-war buildings can be well maintained, but age-related systems (heating, plumbing, electrical, insulation) are common decision points. Ask specific questions and verify with the building before signing.

Are the rating numbers for Homecrest based on how many people live there?

The Homecrest snapshot shows an average rating of 2.9/5 across 5 rated buildings. Treat that as a limited sample and confirm details directly with the building for your specific unit.

What should I confirm about costs beyond the rent?

Even with the same building type and transit access, move-in terms can differ. Confirm broker-fee policy (if any), deposit requirements, and whether utilities are included before you apply.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Downtown Brooklyn with 3,920+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the B44-SBS bus in Homecrest

Homecrest is a Brooklyn neighborhood where you’ll find a steady mix of residential buildings, including older housing stock that can be a good fit if you want character and don’t mind inspecting systems and unit condition closely. On Openigloo, you can filter specifically for what you care about, like pre-war buildings near the B44-SBS bus route. For Homecrest, the average building rating is 2.9/5 across 5 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 271+ pre-war buildings near the B44-SBS bus in Homecrest. The filters are narrow: you’re looking at buildings built before 1947, within the Homecrest area, with access to the B44-SBS route. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by showing rated-building context (where available) plus open-data signals and renter-centered building notes. You can also cross-check what matters for your lease, like maintenance patterns and practical living considerations, using reviews and tenant Q&A from people who toured or live in nearby buildings.

Showing 37–54 of 271 pre-war buildings near the B44-SBS bus in Homecrest.

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2119 East 16 Street

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Pre-war buildings near the B44-SBS bus in Homecrest

Pre-war buildings near the B44-SBS bus in Homecrest

2119 East 16 Street

2508 Ocean Avenue

2136 East 19 Street

2281 East 18 Street

1815 East 16 Street

2124 East 29 Street

1610 Avenue R

1614 Avenue R

1754 Gerritsen Avenue

2173 East 26 Street

2351 East 22 Street

2337 Plumb 1 Street

2127 East 24 Street

1873 Haring Street

1504 Avenue V

1801 East 17 Street

1757 East 16 Street

2349 East 22 Street

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